Finding the Third Proportional to 571,104 and 1,269,862.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,104 and 1,269,862.50 is: 2,823,567.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,104 : 1,269,862.50 = 1,269,862.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,104/1,269,862.50 = 1,269,862.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,104x = 1,269,862.50 × 1,269,862.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,104x = 1,612,550,768,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,612,550,768,906.25/571,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,823,567.63
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